2009 Networks for Counsel Survey Commissioned by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell® Also Shows Sharp Rise in Demand for Online Networks Designed Exclusively for Legal Professionals
NEW YORK, NY, September 19, 2009 - New survey data reveals that more than 70 percent of lawyers are members of an online social network – up nearly 25 percent over the past year – with 30 percent growth reported among lawyers aged 46 and over. The second annual Networks for Counsel Survey of almost 1,500 lawyers was commissioned by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®, the industry leader in networking and law firm marketing. It shows that more than 50 percent of respondents think online networks have the potential to change the business and practice of law, while 65 percent expressed interest in joining an online professional network designed specifically for their profession.
